Monday, August 15, 2011

{Have you ever tried ...} : Ikea's TOLSBY Frames?

So, I'm starting a new segment on the blog called "Have you ever tried ... ?" I think it will be a fun way to share products, stores, websites, etc. I couldn't wait to post my first one on a new "love" from Ikea ...

Ikea's TOLSBY Frames?????

They are awesome! You can put a picture on each side and it only costs 99 cents! Really ... 99 cents! They hold 4x6 pictures. You can't order them online but you can check your local Ikea stock here.

I was browsing Ikea months ago, saw them, and knew I could do something with them ... and so far I have used them for food labels for parties, but the possibilities are endless! Here are a few that I did for parties:

I hosted a House Party for Ball Canning Supplies (I'll have to do another post on that), but I used the frames and had them match the decor.

We had some friends over for a "gourmet hot dog" party ... and I used the frames to give ideas on different hot dog styles you could make

... and these are from my son's fifth birthday party that I just posted about.

Like I said the possibilities are endless .... I'm thinking of printing out these

Here's another idea: Family Fun magazine featured a mom who put her children's spelling lists from school at the breakfast table. How easy would it to print those out 4x6 and slide them down into the frame?!?!

About SwellChel

I'm so blessed to be doing what I love and loving what I do! I'm the mommy to three sweet kids, and I'm married to my high school crush! I'm a stay-at-home mom but am a registered ultrasound technologist and college graduate in family history (interesting combination, isn't it?) Glad you're joining me as I share ideas, designs, crafts, recipes and more!